Examples of the United States’ Actions and Reactions in International Conflicts

Why did President Roosevelt consider December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy?"

• Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
• Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
• North Korea attacked South Korea.
• Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center.

During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?

• Korean War
• Vietnam War
• World War I
• World War II

a military conflict (1954-1975) between the Communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union and the non-Communist forces of South Vietnam supported by the U.S.

• World War I
• Vietnam War
• Korean War
• World War II

What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

• an imperialist longing to annex new colonies.
• a fear of the international spread of Communism
• the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
• a humanitarian desire to help these peoples improve their eonomies

The 2003 military conflict in Iraq, also called The Iraq War or "Operation Iraqi Freedom, began March 20, 2003; was initiated by the United States, the United Kingdom and other nations.

• Gulf War I
• Gulf War II
• World War I
• World War II

A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

• Initiate a trade ban

• Initiate public protests

• Initiate diplomatic talks

• Initiate a military operation